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Proverbs 28:1-7 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. Wicked people run awaywhen no one chases them,but those who live rightare as brave as lions.

2. In time of civil warthere are many leaders,but a sensible leaderrestores law and order.

3. When someone poor takes overand ill-treats the poor,it's like a heavy raindestroying the crops.

4. Lawbreakers praise criminals,but law-abiding citizensalways oppose them.

5. Criminals don't knowwhat justice means,but all who respect the Lordunderstand it completely.

6. It's better to be poorand live right,than to be richand dishonest.

7. It makes good senseto obey the Law of God,but you disgrace your parentsif you make friendswith worthless nobodies.

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